Lauded for being ‘pragmatic, commercially oriented, and effective at coordinating multiple jurisdictions’, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is well-positioned to advise a range of US and international startups and emerging companies from inception through to large exits via M&A transactions. The department has also recently strengthened its practice by attracting numerous investor-side clients. Based in New York, co-head Joe Daniels has over two decades of experience advising early-stage companies and investors on key financings and exit transactions. Over in Atlanta, co-chair Paul Rothstein recently assisted Stord in a $200 million debt and equity raise. The practice distinguishes itself for its capabilities in deals with a nexus between the US and LATAM, with the key figure here being Leandro Molina, who is dual-qualified in the US and Brazil. Molina splits his time between New York and Miami. In Atlanta, George Akers is recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Proactive practice, high confidence in the team, able to outsource entire legal practice outside of Brazil’
‘I recommend Leandro Molino.’
‘This group is extremely knowledgeable and involved in numerous VC financings, that given them a good sense of market norms and trends to dispense good advice. They have the best responsiveness of the numerous law firms we work with- at all levels. That is what underpins their best-of-breed service.’
‘Nelson Mullins’ team combines market-standard venture documentation with disciplined execution in cross-border financings. They are pragmatic, commercially oriented, and effective at coordinating multiple jurisdictions while keeping the process predictable and efficient.’
‘The lawyers were responsive, practical, and strong on venture financing documentation. We valued clear communication, commercially grounded advice, and reliable execution under time pressure.’
‘What makes this practice unique is the ability to customize to meet a client's needs and staff the team accordingly based on the business need. The Nelson Mullins team has a deep bench of experienced folks and can tap into its firm knowledge for bespoke or complex issues. ’
Key clients
- BIP
- Carpool Logistics, Inc.
- Cresilon, Inc.
- HealthTrend Capital
- LogRock Inc.
- Microshare, Inc.
- MinneCo Ventures, LLC
- Moonjolt Technology Company
- Parity Holding Ltd (aka Parfin)
- Rentredi, Inc.
- Safe Health Systems, Inc.
- Stord, Inc.
Work highlights
Advised Stord, a leading commerce, and logistics innovator, in a series of significant transactions, including a US$200 million debt and equity raise and the acquisition of Ware2Go, a UPS subsidiary.
Represented Brooklyn, NY-based Cresilon, Inc. in: a US$25 million Series A-3 to A-5 preferred stock warrant inducement offering involving investors from the USA and the UK; a US$15 million senior secured term loan facility with warrants and other equity-related rights by NYC-based Catalio Capital Management.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Joe Daniels; Paul Rothstein
Other key lawyers
Leandro Molino; Doug Spear; Ben Hron; George Akers